HEAD OF ADVOCACY
INTRODUCTION TO AONTAS
OUR VISION: For all adults to achieve their educational aspirations
through an equitable lifelong learning system.
OUR MISSION: To advocate for the right of all adults in Ireland to
quality learning throughout their lives, and to promote the value and
benefits of lifelong learning.
OUR MEMBERSHIP: Growing membership of over **Apply on the website**
organisations and individuals committed to lifelong learning. Our
membership includes learners, tutors, and statutory, nongovernmental,
community, and voluntary organisations from across the island of
Ireland.
Established in **Apply on the website**, AONTAS, the National Adult
Learning Organisation, is a non-governmental membership organisation
that promotes that value of adult learning and advocates for the
rights of all adults to quality learning across the tertiary education
system. We have an unwavering commitment to educationally
disadvantaged adults. We offer solutions-focused advocacy that is
evidence-based, drawing on research and our extensive initiatives that
engage with adults who have returned to education. AONTAS is a highly
respected and connected non-governmental organisation at national and
international levels. Our _STRATEGIC PLAN: A VISION FOR EDUCATIONAL
EQUALITY (**APPLY ON THE WEBSITE**)_ is informed by principles of
social justice, feminism, partnership, valuing diversity, advancing
equality and supporting social inclusion. We have expertise in
educational equality, and we advocate strongly for community education
as the most inclusive, yet underfunded, part of the education system.
AONTAS is committed to providing a voice for adult learners based on
our vision of learning as being truly lifelong, and takes account of
the myriad benefits of learning to health, personal development,
social engagement and community development. AONTAS advocates for an
inclusive, learner-centred lifelong learning system that enables
adults to have a meaningful learning experience.
Over the course of **Apply on the website**, AONTAS will deliver our
Strategic Plan **Apply on the website**, _A Vision for Educational
Equality_. Our work centres on three goals: Learner Voice for Action,
a Thriving Community Education Sector, and Lifelong Learning for
Sustainability. This will be achieved through four key complementary
areas of work: Research, Capacity Building, Advocacy, and
Communications.
THE ROLE
POSITION: Head of Advocacy
LOCATION: This role is based in AONTAS, the National Adult Learning
Organisation, **Apply on the website** Main St, Ranelagh, Dublin 6,
D**Apply on the website** E0H1. AONTAS provides a flexible working
approach. Therefore, this role will allow for both at-home and
in-office working through a hybrid work model.
PURPOSE OF THE ROLE: AONTAS is looking for a person who is committed
to social justice to co-ordinate advocacy and representation, and
policy submissions.
You will work with the CEO as part of the Leadership Team.
_PLEASE SEE CANDIDATE INFORMATION BOOKLET ATTACHED BELOW._
THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS
AONTAS uses Workable, an online software system.
We need : English (Good)
Type: Permanent
Payment:
Category: Others
